YEARLY HIGH
2.8475 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.4017 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6937 BOB

2014 PGK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 2.8475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 2.4017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4458 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7653 to the December average rate of 2.6781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.8475 was down 18.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.5071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,238 BOB
2013 Average 15,232 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,008 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,229.01 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.8673
2.4171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.6267, compared to 2.7608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.4423 BOB (High: 2.8475 / Low: 2.4052). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 BOB (High: 2.7949 / Low: 2.7700).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4423
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 2.6756) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.1188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4432 (-14.21%).

2014 Avg (June) 2.6756
2013 Avg (June) 3.1188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7834 2.7476 2.7653
February 2.7493 2.6470 2.7078
March 2.7491 2.5624 2.6430
April 2.6089 2.4677 2.5138
May 2.4849 2.4017 2.4546
June 2.8475 2.4052 2.6756
July 2.8467 2.8192 2.8298
August 2.8215 2.7902 2.8047
September 2.7949 2.7700 2.7868
October 2.7843 2.7266 2.7547
November 2.7385 2.6894 2.7107
December 2.7053 2.6551 2.6781